Racquets closer to 11 ounces won't be as friendly for one's arm - the lasck of overall mass makes the arm take more shock of ball impact than one of, say 12 ounces. However, heavier racquets are harder to manoeuver - so the trick is in finding that compromise between the two weight considerations.

The Fischer Vacuum Twin Tec Pro recommendation is a good one, but in stock form, it's more of a 12.5+ ounce racquet, strung. I have had a few of those; they are VERY hard to find, and are probably stiffer too.

Other recommendations:

Other Austrian-made Fischer frames. Many models available in midplus size (98).

most any Head graphite composite frame made in the 1980's is quite arm-friendly (in fact, many of these - at least those made in Austria - are marked "besonders armschonend" which is German for "particularly easy on the arm"!).

The first and second generations of Prince Graphite Comp 110 (or 90) also.

Most any frame made by Snauwaert.

In fact, just about any classic frame with a graphite comosition of 80% or less will be pretty easy on the arm, if strung with gut, syngut, or multifilament.

How classic ?
Most all of the wood rackets are good for the arms since they are heavy and flexible.
Most of the graphite composites from the 70s and 80s are in the same class of still heavy and flexible compared to the stiffer harder lighter graphite models that started dominating the offerings around the 90s.
If your looking for fun and arm enjoyable hitting, try some of the classic graphites from the 80s like the dunlop max series especially the 200gs, rossi f-series, heads, pumas, snauwaerts, fishchers, princes, yamahas ...

People have mentioned some very good rackets, but if it's "arm-friendly" you want, the best is the Pro Kennex Asymmetric 265. It's 95 sq in. It's black/gold or blue/gold in color. They have other ones too (a red colored one I know of for sure) and some oversized asymmetric models. But the 95 sq in one that from the side looks like a Destiny model is the most arm-friendly graphite racket I think was ever made. I've hit with several of the Fischers too. Great rackets. Arm-friendly--yes they are. But, the Asymmetric 265 was the best.

People have mentioned some very good rackets, but if it's "arm-friendly" you want, the best is the Pro Kennex Asymmetric 265. It's 95 sq in. It's black/gold or blue/gold in color. They have other ones too (a red colored one I know of for sure) and some oversized asymmetric models. But the 95 sq in one that from the side looks like a Destiny model is the most arm-friendly graphite racket I think was ever made. I've hit with several of the Fischers too. Great rackets. Arm-friendly--yes they are. But, the Asymmetric 265 was the best.

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Hmmm... I believe I've got one of those hanging around, might aswell gve it a try.

The Graphite Original continues its claim as one of the best all-time player's racquets. With over 30 years under its belt, the Graphite Classic's feel and control garnishes a loyal following few racquets have known. The Mid, with its simplicity of design (smaller 93 head, open string pattern, standard length) is worthy of its "ultimate control" status. Timeless frame characteristics such as the 19mm beam, 12 oz. plus weight, head light balance and Cross Bar Stabilizer, make it a continued favorite among advanced 5.0 to Tour level players.
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The Graphite Original continues its claim as one of the best all-time player's racquets. With over 30 years under its belt, the Graphite Classic's feel and control garnishes a loyal following few racquets have known. The Oversize, originally made famous as the racquet choice of Andre Agassi and Michael Chang, is a bit more powerful than the Mid but still offers plenty of control. Timeless frame characteristics such as the 19mm beam, 12 oz. plus weight, head light balance and Cross Bar Stabilizer, make it a continued favorite among advanced 5.0 to Tour level players

I was having major arm problems and took someone's advice to try the Pro Kennex 5g and I bought it without even trying it out. The first time I used it, it felt like terrible - really flexible, no power. In fact the first time I used it I lost a match to a guy that I'd never lost to before and never since.

But after that poor intro, I grew to love it, and my arm recovered within a couple of months and that was a few years ago. I switched to the Bablolat Pure Control when I got a super deal on some, but only did so because they had same characteristics as the ProKennex. Headlight, heavy racquet, narrow beam. Arm is still fine.

I was having major arm problems and took someone's advice to try the Pro Kennex 5g and I bought it without even trying it out. The first time I used it, it felt like terrible - really flexible, no power. In fact the first time I used it I lost a match to a guy that I'd never lost to before and never since.

But after that poor intro, I grew to love it, and my arm recovered within a couple of months and that was a few years ago. I switched to the Bablolat Pure Control when I got a super deal on some, but only did so because they had same characteristics as the ProKennex. Headlight, heavy racquet, narrow beam. Arm is still fine.

not a true classic, but i've been happy with the head microgel radical MP, and i'm playing the china versions. got into 4 of them for a little over 2 bills. old school feel and cheap (maybe abit light, but that's easy to fix).

switched from the Prince Speedport Black LB's which were killing my elbow and shoulder.

played in the late 80s, quit for about 20 or so years and started again about 3.5-4 years ago, so the MG rad is actually quite "similar" to the sticks i played as a wee lad. ben using them about a year.

some friends play those pure controls you speak of (zylon or somesuch, not the swirly paint job, if that's even correct. they are kinda darkish red and grey/white). i like those too.

Really nice racquet, ATM friendly, flex rating 52, 8pts head light, open string pattern, huge sweet spot. I love this stick. Remember reading on TT, somebody said the feel is similar to head prostock racquet. Was it Vsbabolat? Not sure. Anyways, if u can find one, give it a try.

Really nice racquet, ATM friendly, flex rating 52, 8pts head light, open string pattern, huge sweet spot. I love this stick. Remember reading on TT, somebody said the feel is similar to head prostock racquet. Was it Vsbabolat? Not sure. Anyways, if u can find one, give it a try.